How To Fix IDOC_METADATA471 - IDoc type is already in exception table

IDOC_METADATA471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_METADATA - Messages for metadata for the IDoc adapter

• Message number: 471

• Message text: IDoc type is already in exception table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_METADATA471 - IDoc type is already in exception table ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_METADATA471 indicates that the IDoc type you are trying to process is already present in the exception table. This typically means that there was a previous error when processing an IDoc of that type, and as a result, the system has flagged it for review or correction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Previous Errors: The IDoc type has encountered an error in a previous processing attempt, which has caused it to be logged in the exception table.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the IDoc type or the associated message type.
  Data Issues: The data contained in the IDoc may not meet the required format or validation rules, leading to its rejection.
  System Issues: There could be system-related issues, such as connectivity problems or configuration errors in the middleware (like SAP PI/PO).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Exception Table: Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to view the IDocs and check the details of the